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Early Origins of the Breitner family

The surname Breitner was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Breitner family

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Breitner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Breitenack, Breitenbauch, Breitebuch, Breitenbauch and many more.

Early Notables of the Breitner family

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United States Breitner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Breitner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Breitner, who arrived in Cayenne in 1763
  • Johann Georg Breitner, who arrived in Cayenne in 1764
  • Johan Christian Breitner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1770
Breitner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Franz Breitner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1868
  • Jacob Breitner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1879


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